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Wireless LAN - Configuration

The Configuration section of the NETGEAR HA501 802.11a Configuration Utility dialog box shows you the

configuration parameters of the wireless LAN and allows you to modify them.

The table below describes the information displayed in the Configuration section of the NETGEAR HA501 802.11a

Configuration Utility dialog box.

Configuration Description

Network

Configurable between ad-hoc and infrastructure modes.

In 802.11 ad-hoc mode, the wireless nodes form their own local network where the end

nodes communicate peer-to-peer without an access point.

In infrastructure mode, the wireless node searches all available wireless channels to

associate with an access point.

Network Name

(SSID)

Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this field; the characters are case

sensitive.

When the wireless node is operating in ad-hoc mode, this field operates as the basic

service set ID (BSSID). All wireless nodes in the same network should use the same

BSSID.

When in infrastructure mode, this field defines the extended service set ID (ESSID). The

ESSID assigned to the wireless node is required to match the access point ESSID in order

for the wireless node to communicate with the access point.

Turbo Mode

Enabling turbo mode allows the wireless node to transmit or receive at a higher rate, up to

72 Mbps.

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